[EricH]

Originally Posted by Molten

I see that both sides have good reasons, however in theory I believe that it would not take off. IF the conditions were exactly as stated, then it would be impossible for the plane to move relative to the air. And that relativity is the important part.

I ask how would it be impossible?

For the record, if I had a long enough conveyor belt, I would probably be able to test it. The rig would be the problem, but I can almost guarantee you I could get a plane off the ground under the experiment conditions.